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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.32, 3,963.73 and 976.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.32, 3,963.73 and 976.90 is: 1,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.32 : 3,963.73 = 976.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.32/3,963.73 = 976.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.32x = 3,963.73 × 976.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.32x = 3,872,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,167.84/2,643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.89

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